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Perfect Perennial Pairings for Summer Color in the Sun
Posted by Annie Algren on Jul 5th 2026
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Summer Color in the Sun Summer is the season of vibrant colors, and there’s no better way to take full advantage of the sunny days than by filling yo...
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Harvesting, Serving, and Preserving Summer Herbs
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Sara Berg on Jun 29th 2026
Harvesting, Serving & Preserving Summer Herbs Ah, the sensations of Summer. Fresh produce from your very own garden or the farmers market can’t be beat, and fresh herbs can ele...
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Ask Annie- July Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 29th 2026
Congrats everyone, you made through the busy planting season! July is when the garden hits its stride...and starts testing your commitment. Heat builds, growth explodes, and everything wants w...
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Your Year of Planting Guides
Posted by Sara Berg on Jun 29th 2026
Your Year of Planting Guides -2026 Welcome to your year of planting guides - a culmination of our monthly planting infographics! Each month, look forward to the release of our beautifull...
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Exploring Edible Perennials
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 21st 2026
Exploring Edible Perennials When we think about edible plants, we often defer to the tasty tomatoes and peppers we plant in our gardens every year. However, edible perennials deserve equ...
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Birds in the Garden: Native Species & Feeding Tips
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 21st 2026
Perennial Plants for Backyard Birding Gardens are living art, an ecosystem with many members. It’s you, the flora, AND the fauna which includes our feathery friends. Backyard birdi...
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Clematis Care
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jun 14th 2026
Clematis Care Belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, Clematis are unmatched in their versatility and beauty. They offer a variety of well over 300 species, including the North A...
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Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden
Posted by Annie Algren on Jun 14th 2026
What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis...
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Your Garden as an Ecosystem
Posted by Betsy Dvorak on Jun 14th 2026
Meet the Good Guys: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden There’s so much more to the world of beneficial insects than bees and butterflies - although we love those, too! From pollinat...
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